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US appeals court finds West Virginia transgender sports ban violates anti-discrimination law

JURIST

The US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit ruled on Tuesday that West Virginia’s ban on transgender girls competing on girls’ sports teams violates a transgender student’s rights under Title IX. ” West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, however, said he planned to appeal the ruling.

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Transgender sports ban passes Pennsylvania House

JURIST

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives Tuesday passed a bill that would prohibit transgender girls and women from competing on sports teams consistent with their gender identity. Barb Gleim, said “This issue is about supporting biological women and their right to play sports on a competitive playing field.”

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“Clarence Thomas Enlists Lawyer to Fight ‘Political Blood Sport’”

HowAppealing

“Clarence Thomas Enlists Lawyer to Fight ‘Political Blood Sport’”: Kimberly Strawbridge Robinson and Lydia Wheeler of Bloomberg Law have this report. You can access the attorney’s statement — titled “Elliot S. Berke Releases Statement on Behalf of Client Justice Clarence Thomas” — at this link.

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Florida governor signs controversial ban on transgender athletes from women’s sports

JURIST

Section 1006.205, titled the “Fairness in Women’s Sports Act” bans transgender women athletes from women’s sports. The post Florida governor signs controversial ban on transgender athletes from women’s sports appeared first on JURIST - News - Legal News & Commentary.

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Louisiana House passes bill requiring schools to designate teams and sporting events based on biological sex

JURIST

The Louisiana House of Representatives Thursday passed the controversial Senate Bill 156 requiring schools to designate athletic teams and sporting events based on the biological sex of the team members. The bill now moves to Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards to be signed into law.

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Judge Tells Biglaw Partner To Stifle In Stupid Madison Square Garden Attorney Ban Case

Above The Law

If only the Garden put as much energy into NY sports as it puts into petty vendettas. The post Judge Tells Biglaw Partner To Stifle In Stupid Madison Square Garden Attorney Ban Case appeared first on Above the Law.

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What Makes a Great Bankruptcy Attorney?

Diane Drain

Reprint from a great California bankruptcy attorney – Cathy Moran. Picking the right bankruptcy lawyer is a lot like picking the right head coach for a sports team. Just like you should check out the licensing agencies for your contractor, doctor or plumber, you should also check out the State Bar for your prospective attorney.

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